Cropping and general C&C help

[Jim Strathearn]

Got this shot of my niece yesterday and want to crop it for an 8 x 10 print. First off, how do you think the pic came out? This was outside, fill flash, D2h, 50mm f/1.8, Fong Ball. Second, which crop, if any, do you like the most? Original is first.

TIA!!

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I also did this image as a tint. Does it work?

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[greyflash]

I like the second one the best. This eliminates her neck area which is too lite and serves as a distraction. I am not a fan of the last one and would rather see it as a straight B&W.

 

[Haibane]

I think she would look better in a different pose

 

[Gale]

First one

 

[frede]

Overall I think the photo would be better if your subject was looking at the camera, but I still like the photo. IMO #2 is best.

 

[Jim Strathearn]

I like the second one the best. This eliminates her neck area which is too lite and serves as a distraction. I am not a fan of the last one and would rather see it as a straight B&W.

Thanks Gordon. I now see what you mean about the neck.

 

[Jim Strathearn]

I think she would look better in a different pose

Do you mean something more like your avatar pose? :biggrin:

This was a candid and it's one of those classic "looks" she gives from time to time. I guess you have to know her to appreciate the look.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Jim Strathearn]

First one

Thanks Gale!

Overall I think the photo would be better if your subject was looking at the camera, but I still like the photo. IMO #2 is best.

Thanks Fred. I have to get her to sit and pose for me...

 

[Mike]

Jim,

First, I think the picture came out well. Second, I like the crop in #2 the best. I think if you are going to crop off parts then you need to go for a more severe crop and focus on just her face.

Mike

 

[biggstr6]

My first ,gut reaction was # 1 .

 

[Jim Strathearn]

Jim,

First, I think the picture came out well. Second, I like the crop in #2 the best. I think if you are going to crop off parts then you need to go for a more severe crop and focus on just her face.

Mike

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the input.

 

[Jim Strathearn]

My first ,gut reaction was # 1 .

Thanks Biggs! I like that one the best myself, but it doesn't fit as an 8 x 10, but rather an 8 x 12. (Which I suppose is a possiblilty...)